Nortech Systems Adept RS-232/TERM - Manual (Page 68)

Chapter 4 - AdeptVision sAVI Option
68 Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E
Pixel Format
For backwards compatibility with AdeptVision VXL systems, which use a 7-bit approach
(reserving the high bit for binary images), AdeptVision sAVI supports 7-bit images and
computes binary data from the grayscale pixel values.
AdeptVision sAVI Inspection System Limitations
The AdeptVision sAVI Inspection stand-alone machine vision system is installed in the
SmartController CX and includes the AIM VisionWare application for programming and
operating the system. The following motion-related connectors on the SmartController CX
are not functional in an sAVI Inspection system: XUSR, XSYS, XFP, and XMCP. These
connectors can be activated by purchasing the optional Integrated Motion and Vision
license. Contact Adept Sales for information.
4.2 Camera Compatibility
This section describes the sAVI option compatibility with standard and high-resolution
cameras. AdeptVision sAVI customers should buy cameras directly from third party
vendors. Visit the Adept web site at
www.adept.com for an up-to-date list of compatible
cameras.
Guidelines for Cameras
The following information presents guidelines for camera compatibility with AdeptVision
sAVI:
• Video output: RS-170, monochrome output
• Speed: 30Hz frame rate, 60Hz field rate
• Resolution: 525 lines, interlaced
• Signal inputs: External horizontal drive (Hd) and vertical drive (Vd) sync signals
• Connector: 12-pin Hirose
• Connector pin-out: Typical Sony or Panasonic pin-out. Pulnix cameras should be
ordered with special Adept options.
The most common mode of operation, interlaced field or frame grabbing using RS-170
cameras, is compatible with the default camera model #0. Camera model #0 is embedded
in AdeptVision sAVI for Panasonic's GP-MF602 camera.
Use these guidelines to determine camera compatibility. If the camera meets the above
requirements, there is a good chance that it will work as a plug and play device.
AdeptVision sAVI will work with cameras with a resolution of 500 x 480 or greater. If the
camera, lens, etc., are good quality, the actual number of pixels does not affect
compatibility, because the interface uses the RS-170-standard analog video-link.